Appeal for help in cat killer hunt

A KITTEN was killed in a brutal attack which saw it put in a carrier bag and flung against a brick wall.

A KITTEN was killed in a brutal attack which saw it put in a carrier bag and flung against a brick wall.

A man was seen placing the small grey and white kitten into the plastic bag on Richmond Crescent in Roath, Cardiff, before “smashing” the bag against a wall several times.

The young cat initially survived the assault, which happened during the early hours of Sunday, but died later from its injuries.

Now, the RSPCA is appealing for information to help catch the man behind the attack. He is described as being about 5ft 5ins tall, of stocky build and was wearing a grey hoodie.

After the incident he was seen walking towards Gordon Road.

RSPCA inspector Emma Smith said: “This kind of cruelty beggars belief. We have a witness who clearly saw a man smash a young animal to a violent and painful death. It’s vital that we hear from anyone who knows the identity of this man.”

A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: “We received a call on Sunday about an incident which happened in the early hours of the morning.

“A man was seen putting a kitten in a plastic bag before hitting it against a wall. He then threw the bag into a garden. A member of the public went to help the kitten and we passed the information on to the RSPCA.”

If anyone has any information about this incident they are urged to contact the RSPCA inspector appeal line on 0300 123 8018. Calls will be treated in confidence.

To help the RSPCA investigate cases like this, you can give £3 now by texting HELP to 78866. Text costs £3 + one standard network rate message.

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